ARTZ 2141

Sculpture 1: Why Sculpture

Introduction to Sculpture, developing understanding and application of 3 dimensional design principles with strong emphasis on expressive qualities of objects and their form. Investigates potential of sculpture as a tool of communication in addressing contemporary subjects and phenomena, from the aesthetical and cultural to social and political. Introduces construction techniques using wood, mixed media, assemblage, ready-made objects, clay modeling from life, waste mold making, and plaster casting. Six contact hours.

Units: 3.0